CLASS AVES

Neotropic Cormorant

Animals Kingdom (Animalia)

• Chordates (Phylum Chordata)

• Vertebrates (Subphylum Vertebrata)

• Birds (Class Aves)

The Neotropic Cormorant lives in the most southern regions of all the cormorants seen in the North America. It is sometimes referred to as the Mexican Cormorant. Neotropic Cormorants are found both in coastal waters and inland fresh water or brackish water. They may be found in a wide variety of habitats, particularly outside of the breeding season. They tend to hunt shallower waters than some other cormorant species. Neotropic Cormorants mostly feed on small fish, but are opportunistic and will take other vertebrates and invertebrates if the opportunity arises. This may include frogs, tadpoles, insects, and crustaceans.